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A charity founded in 1968, saving and transforming lives of people with alcohol and drug addiction

Kenward Trust is a registered charity with a Christian heritage and ethos that deals with drug and alcohol misuse, homelessness and offender resettlement. We run residential, community and youth programmes across Kent and East Sussex. Last year we provided structured treatments for 721 people and support and brief interventions to countless others. We have grown over the last 42 years to deliver nationally recognised, effective and successful drug and alcohol recovery programmes for adults. We offer a pathway of care from informal advice sessions to three years residential support, with proven intensive residential recovery through to supported housing rehabilitation programmes. In the community we offer people the support of an alcohol detox service, local alcohol information and advice clinics and a variety of workshops to help people address issues around alcohol and drug misuse. Historically we have worked with young people in schools, youth groups and ‘on the streets’, including young people who are at risk of school exclusion or have made a first criminal offence – now under threat from statutory funding cuts.

05/11/2026

A little heart can carry a big message: someone cares.

A heartfelt thank you to colleagues at BAE Systems Rochester site, who knitted and crocheted 100 hearts for Kenward Trust Street Reach Service as part of their All In Month.

These handmade hearts are included in care packages for people experiencing homelessness, those at risk of homelessness and vulnerable families, offering a thoughtful reminder that they haven’t been forgotten.

One colleague even learnt to knit for the first time and completed a heart of his own.

Thank you to everyone involved for giving their time, care and creativity to support our community.

Read the story in insideKENT:
https://www.insidekentmagazine.co.uk/bae-systems-colleagues-give-back-to-local-kent-charities

Find out more about Street Reach:
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/services/kenward-street-reach

04/11/2026

Networking with purpose.

We’re looking forward to The AI Advantage: Business & Networking on 18 November and are grateful that Kenward Trust has been chosen as the supported charity.

It’s an opportunity to hear from futurist Ant Morse of Active Digital - Telecoms Provider, connect with businesses from across Kent and support the work of Kenward Trust.

• Wednesday 18 November 2026
• 10:30am–12:00pm
• The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells
• Free to attend

Donations collected on the day will help us continue supporting people to overcome addiction, homelessness and difficult times and build positive new futures.

Register your free place:
https://events.activedigital.co.uk/TheAIAdvantageBusinessNetworking

The AI Advantage: Business & Networking

03/11/2026

We’re pleased to see the Open Houses Rehab Directory go live, helping individuals, families and professionals explore residential rehab services that accept publicly funded placements.

Our CEO, Penny Williams, who also chairs Choices Rehabs, joins Phoenix Futures in highlighting why making treatment visible and accessible matters.

Explore the directory: https://www.openhouses.org.uk

03/11/2026

Looking forward to seeing what’s next for Open Houses with Phoenix Futures and Choices Rehabs, helping more people understand residential rehab and the support available.

Open Houses is growing...

Watch this space.

03/11/2026

Practical support to help people facing homelessness through the winter.

Thanks to a grant from the Police Property Act Fund, our Kenward Trust Street Reach team has been able to stock up on essential supplies for people experiencing homelessness across Maidstone and Medway:

• 10 shelter bags, including one kindly gifted by the manufacturer
• 20 thermos flasks
• 20 mini first aid kits
• 60 packs of foot warmers
• 210 packs of hand warmers

These items will be distributed over the coming winter, providing warmth, protection and practical care when it’s needed most.

The fund supports charitable and voluntary projects benefiting communities across Kent. We’re grateful for this support and the difference it will make to the people our team reaches.

Find out more here.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/services/kenward-street-reach

30/10/2026

Celebrate the season with us and support Kenward Trust ✨🎄

Join us for a special afternoon of festive treats, live music and Christmas cheer at Kenward Place

9th December | 2pm - 4pm | £25 per person

🎶 Live festive music
☕ Traditional Christmas Afternoon Tea

Every booking helps support the life-changing work of Kenward Trust, making this a Christmas treat you can truly feel good about. 💛

Gather friends, family or loved ones and enjoy a memorable festive afternoon in the beautiful surroundings of Kenward Place.

🎟️ Book now via the Kenward Place website: https://www.kenwardplace.co.uk/event-details/christmas-afternoon-tea-festive-melodies

29/10/2026

What would life look like with the right support around you?

At Kenward Trust, our 12–24 week Residential Rehabilitation Programme offers personalised treatment in a safe, compassionate environment.

From counselling and SMART Recovery to creative activities and therapeutic gardens, our experienced team supports residents every step of the way.

We welcome self-funded and local authority referrals.
Ready to take the first step? Arrange a free assessment:

📞 01622 812603
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk

28/10/2026

Help people in Maidstone access food, essentials and support through your everyday shopping.

By choosing Kenward Trust Street Reach as your Co-op Local Community Fund cause, you can support our work at no extra cost when you shop.

Your support will help us continue providing access to free food, essential toiletries and compassionate support for vulnerable people in Maidstone, reducing hardship and helping them move towards a safer, more stable future.

It’s easy to get involved:
• Download the Co-op App and become a Co-op Member.
• Select Kenward Trust Street Reach as your chosen cause.
• Shop with Co-op to help us receive a share of the fund.

Choose Street Reach here:
https://membership.coop.co.uk/causes/105246

Find out more about our work:
https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/services/kenward-street-reach

Thank you for supporting our community. Please share to help spread the word.

27/10/2026

AI, business, networking – and an opportunity to support Kenward Trust.

We’re delighted to be the supported charity for The AI Advantage: Business & Networking, a free event bringing together businesses from across Kent.

Futurist Ant Morse, co-founder of Active Digital AI, will share practical insights into how businesses can make the most of AI and technology.

Wednesday 18 November 2026

• 10:30am–12:00pm
• The Spa Hotel, Tunbridge Wells
• Free to attend – tea & coffee included

Donations for Kenward Trust will be collected on the day, helping us continue supporting people affected by addiction and homelessness.

Places are limited, so register here:
https://events.activedigital.co.uk/TheAIAdvantageBusinessNetworking

The AI Advantage: Business & Networking

23/10/2026

“The best training we’ve ever had here.”

We received this wonderful feedback following a recent Think Differently visit to a Montessori school.

During the session, Andy and Kim helped students better understand the laws around drugs and alcohol and gave them the opportunity to practise confidently saying “no”.

The teacher told us:

“It’s cracked open the conversation in a really comfortable way, both between the students and between students and staff.”

She described Andy and Kim as “exceptional, truly inspiring people” whose personal stories were shared with heart, authenticity and genuine care.

“They changed minds and hearts in that room. It was a day none of us will ever forget.”

Thank you to the school for such thoughtful feedback and to Andy and Kim for making a lasting difference.

https://kenwardtrust.org.uk/services/youth-work

Address

Kenward Road
Yalding
ME186AH

Telephone

+441622814187

Website

http://www.kenwardtrust.org.uk/

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